HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Job at State of Arizona in Phoenix

Overview

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (TRANSPORT DRIVER)

Job Location: SERVICE CENTER CAR WASH, 2225 S. 22ND AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85009

Posting Details: Salary: $49,449 - $59,449; Anticipated Salary: $54,449.82; Grade: 18; Closing Date: 09/25/2025

What We Offer

We offer weekends off with 13 days paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, employee assistance program, educational assistance, career stability and a culture that values opportunity for growth and professional development where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

Uniforms provided to shop employees at no charge and eligibility to participate in the Safety-toe Shoe reimbursement program (100% of cost up to $250.00 every other calendar year).

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm

Job Summary

Duties and basic tasks of the Transport driver include operation of motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, delivery of equipment and materials, and minor service repairs. Depending on area of assignment, this position may encounter inclement weather conditions and hazardous road conditions. Work will require time away from the base, and may involve rugged terrain and high speed traffic conditions. Overtime may be required; including working outside of normal reporting hours. Requires some travel away from the duty post. Transports vehicles and large construction equipment, tractor transport. Has authority to make decisions on work methods and techniques. Considerable on-the-job training to learn the scope of duties and basic tasks.

Job Duties

• Transports vehicles and equipment including but not limited to light-duty vehicles, loaders, dozers, motor graders, large trucks, large trailers, variable message boards, cone trucks, power booms, water tankers, rollers, oil boots, attenuators and any other similar equipment.
• Performs required maintenance checks and minor servicing to comply with laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Processes and performs day-to-day work activities as requested by supervisors and managers.
• Picks up and delivers parts and related materials to statewide shops.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Procedures, practices and methods of operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public contact/customer service practices.
• Materials, chemicals, equipment and tools used in work activities.
• Established work methods and standards.
• Procedures and practices established for the work section.
• Math, accounting, English, grammar, computer systems such as Google Workspace.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Office procedures, procurement, inventory and customer service.

Skill in:

• Apply and interpret federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public contact/customer service practices.
• Communicate effectively.
• Comprehend and give directions.
• Read, interpret and apply specifications and drawings.
• Inspect materials and products for acceptance.
• Make decisions with established procedures and practices of the work section.
• Work under stressful conditions.

Ability to:

• Use and train on the use of proper materials and tools, vehicles and equipment specific to work activity.
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks.
• Pass a physical exam.

Selective Preference

Six years of experience in a related field.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Position requires a Class "A" Commercial Driver's license (CDL). Must retain said license during the period of employment. A medical/physical evaluation and drug test is required prior to appointment. This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job; any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave—Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.